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Daurama Foundation Strategizes For Wellness of Women and Girls 2025.

..... describes 2024 as Year of Impact. .....looks forward to GBV- free 2025 As the year draws to a close, Daurama Foundation, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, and underserved communities across Nigeria through advocacy, education, and community-driven projects, has reaffirmed its commitment to impactful initiatives that bring relief to citizens and inspire its partners. Dr Samira Buhari, the Founder of Daurama Foundation, expressed her elation at the organisation's notable strides since […]

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I Stand by My Comments on Allegations of Corruption Against Asue Ighodalo – Edo APC Chairman

Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Mr. Jarrett Tenebe has insisted that his comments in which he accused the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo state gubernatorial election, Asue Ighodalo of corruption and misappropriation of Edo state funds are justifiable. According to him, the allegations of corruption against Ighodalo were derived from the preliminary report of the Edo State Asset Verification Committee and the Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee whose reports indicted […]

December 19, 2024 7

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Economy

NAICOM Hails Passage of New Insurance Bill by 10th Senate

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has lauded the Senate following the passage of the new Insurance Consolidated Bill. NAICOM which said it warmly welcomes the passage noted that it is optimistic that the legislation will unlock the growth, prosperity, and potentials of the insurance sector. The commission in a statement said the passage of the Bill has marked a significant milestone in the country's efforts to revamp the insurance industry after nearly two decades. The Commission believes […]

December 18, 2024 13 2

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Security

Police Commissioner Launches Weapon and Riot Control Training for FCT Officers

By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bold move to enhance the efficiency and discipline of officers, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, has initiated a Tactical Training Refresher Course for all officers and men under his command. The comprehensive program, personally launched by CP Disu, commenced with officers directly attached to him, exemplifying his dedication to leading by example. According to a statement by the command the training is designed to be conducted in phases, ensuring that all […]

December 18, 2024 11 3

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National Assembly

2025 budget: Nigeria’s Fiscal Realities Warrant Critical Reflection says Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday tasked the government on the need to reflect on the fiscal realities of Nigeria’s economy, especially the budget-population ratio of the country, when Nigeria is compared with other countries in Africa. This is as he noted that the Tinubu's administration has taken bold and decisive steps to reform the economy in the past 18 months. Speaker Abbas who stated this while giving his vote of thanks […]

December 18, 2024 10 2

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Security

African First Ladies Peace Missions Advocate Women Inclusion in Peace Building

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African First Ladies Peace Missions (AFLPM), has expressed it firm believe that increasing women's inclusion and voice gives the World's quest for peace the best chance of success. Vice President (AFLPM), Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who stated this noted that without women's involvement there can be no peace, and without peace there is no sustainable and inclusive development. Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who doubles as the First Lady of the Republic of […]

December 18, 2024 15 4

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About 100 Kpaduma Residents Benefit from Democracy Radio’s Medical Outreach

By: Julian Adetinuyo No fewer than 100 residents of Kpaduma II community, Guzape, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have benefitted from a free medical outreach organized by NILDS Democracy Radio in collaboration with Skipper EyeQ and LIMI Hospital. The General Manager of Democracy Radio, Mrs. Uju Nwachukwu, said the initiative was aimed at providing essential health services to vulnerable women and children who lack access to regular medical care. "The outreach included free eye checks, blood pressure monitoring, distribution of clothing […]

December 16, 2024 33 2

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Security

Speaker Abbas Advocate Non-kinetic Strategies to Addressing Nigeria’s Security Challenges

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says non-kinetic strategies are capable of deescalating the various security crises in Nigeria. This is as he noted that social and economic inequalities are part of the factors causing security challenges. Speaker Abbas made this known in his keynote address at the Workshop for Security-Based Committees on Non-Kinetic Strategies to Combat Insecurity and Terrorism in Nigeria, which was organised by the House in partnership with a German organisation, […]

December 16, 2024 13 2

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Security

Written/Oral Examinations to Become Pre-requisite for Police Promotion says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. Their promotion, followed a written and oral examination at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission on Monday 16th December 2024. Chairman of the PSC, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Hashimu Argungu, said […]

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